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I'm Suzy of Simply by Suzy, and I'm so happy you're here at my blog because I can't wait to serve you with lots of good stuff like a peek into all of my favorite photoshoots for clients, freebies and resources on motherhood, how to get more connected with your life, and how to take beautiful pictures of it.
Picking outfits, getting your kids to behave, the sheer logistics of getting ready and out the door, cleaning up perfectly... planning a big amazing photoshoot of your family can seem daunting and stressful for some. Read about an alternative way to approach your family photoshoot experience so it's easy and FUN.
Looking for a chicago newborn photographer? Teddy wasn’t this little boy’s name, but rather, his mother’s name. I’ve always since dreamed that our next daughter would be named Teddy… xo Suzy is a lifestyle family photographer serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Simply by Suzy focuses on newborn, baby, child, and family photography. Click HERE for […]
Looking for maternity photography in chicago? While it’s really fun to capture the whole family, and perhaps I’m just biased being a mother of an 18 month old dreaming of having these pictures for myself one day.. but I just think there is something so incredibly special about having a shoot of just you (yes […]
Everyone has different reasons for why they want photos, but Imma let you in on a little secret, what the number one thing is that will get you the most out of your time with me or any other pro photographer… Letting go and being open. I know that sounds so overly simplistic but I’ll […]
(above) My sitter cancelled on me and my husband was out of town so in typical parent survival mode we made it work and my daughter, Lenni, came with me to the photoshoot.. she broke some plants, cried a bunch, and I kept having to chase after her in between shooting but it was really fun to […]
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